The Market

The spectacular amount of market activity in Arizona over the past decade has been well documented. People of all walks of life have been moving to Arizona, and particularly Phoenix, in numbers unmatched in recent memory.

Figures from 2000-2005 show nothing but increased construction, development, unit sales, and unit sales prices in virtually every category of structure offered on the market.

The greatest degree of growth occurred during fiscal 2005, where previous growth statistics, impressive in their own rights, spiked sharply to even higher levels. Of particular note to the residential home seller/buyer was the record appreciation in new and resale home values. These rates were up for new homes and resales, rentals, and condominium units, the only difference being one of degree.

While it is true that not all Phoenix area real estate markets showed the same amount of increase it is true that the degree of growth for each area was proportional.

Then along came 2006 and equally well documented has been the decline in the rate of growth of some key market indicators. The greater Phoenix resale home market is showing marked decreases in sales figures for comparable periods last year across the valley and across most unit categories.

One interesting exception is the median price for resale units has risen slightly. This rising price accompanied by a decrease in sales seems to be more in keeping with normal market tendencies.

One would expect spectacular growth to lead eventually to a degree of scarcity that would be reflected in higher prices. Could this indicate that the market has reached its peak?

Let’s look at another indicator to see what it may tell us.
Since 1985, the Arizona Real Estate Center has computed what it calls “affordability indexes” for the Greater Phoenix area and several nearby cities.

The index was invented as a guide to predict market activity. When the index value is 100, the typical home buyer (based on the current median resale price and household income) would be able to afford a median-priced home at the stated effective interest rate. A lower index value indicates less availability of affordable single-family homes.

The affordability index for the areas selected for the study shows a significant reduction in the availability of that this type of housing within the means of the ordinary consumer.

Whether this data can be used as a reliable indicator for other groups and other types of housing is arguable, but it does beg the question “how much longer will the market be able to sustain a situation where both sellers and buyers can apparently benefit by getting involved in the market?

The short answer is that these conditions can remain so long as they are supported by the market.

So when we take a long look at the larger picture we must ask ourselves whether we can realistically expect to realize more potential gain or value now or at some time in the future and it is very reasonable to conclude that the best possible time to buy or sell Arizona really is now.

Avondale History

The area that is now the city of Avondale began when a cowboy named Billy Moore created the Coldwater Freight Station in the early 1900s. The name referred to the runoff of the nearby Agua Fria River.

Later, the town became an agricultural community.  Crops such as lettuce, cauliflower, onions, melons, dates, citrus, and barley were planted and the next thing you know they called this place “Arizona’s Salad Bowl.” Luckily the name was changed to Avondale.

Today, Avondale covers approximately 24 square miles. There is still farming but the area is also becoming a site for new, beautiful homes. How is this small town to preserve its rural character while all this building is going on? Just come on out and see how they do it! Then you’ll know you, too, should be here.

Avondale Entertainment

It is a changing community from agricultural-based small town to a growing residential and business area.  Avondale has become a city with a “small-town atmosphere.”  Community facilities such as parks, senior centers, a library, a golf course, and a variety of outdoor recreational amenities are all available in Avondale.

Billy Moore Days is an annual event that honors the first setter in the area.  Filled with folksy events like the team burro races, there is no doubt that your cup will overflow with heaping helpings of good, old fashion fun.  A parade, carnival, and other activities are all a part of the event.  Billy Moore Days gives local residents opportunities to share folk is and crafts so that local people can discover what it might be like, even if ever so briefly, to be like their idols.

Education is a big part of the city of Avondale.  Estrella Community College is available for those who want to further their level of higher education.  Schools in the area provide students with a variety of vocational and job training programs.  Living in Avondale is a great location to get ahead through classes and education. You can call Avondale “the city that thinks.” I think they’d like that. What do you think?

Phoenix International Raceway is on the southern edge of Avondale. The one-mile oval seats over 78,000 enthusiasts there are several major auto races held each year at the track.  Both NASCAR and the Indy Racing League use Phoenix International Raceway.  The track is fast and the conditions are clear so that you can expect to have a good time.

Avondale Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor fun is easy to find found at Estrella Mountain Regional Park to the south of the city offers many outdoor activities.  Visitors will discover camping, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, and an 18 hole golf course.  There is something for everyone at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
Events:
Copper World Classic February
Phoenix 200 Indy March
Chevrolet Desert Star Classic April
IMSA World Sports Cars September
NASCAR Winston Cup Dura Lube 500 October
Billy Moore Days October

Avondale Golf Courses

Practice your swing at a nearby Avondale golf course today!

The below you will find a list of golf courses located in Avondale and close to the city. The golf course list includes both private and public courses. There are golf courses available at any level. It is time to locate the course for you.

Make sure you contact the golf course to find out specific times and prices. Then get out there and practice your golf swing.
Coldwater Golf Course – Public
100 North Clubhouse Drive
Avondale, Arizona 85323

Cotton Lane RV Park & Golf Resort – Executive
17506 West Van Buren Street
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Eagles Nest Golf Course – Semi-Private
3645 Clubhouse Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Estrella Mountain Golf Course – Public
15205 West Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club – Public
11800 South Golf Club Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Maryvale Golf Course – Public
5902 West Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85033
Palm Valley Golf Course – Public
2211 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Villa de Paz Golf Course – Public
4220 North 103rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85037
Wigwam Golf Resort – Resort
451 North Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

Incorporated in 1946, Avondale became one of the fastest growing suburbs in Phoenix after 1980. The area’s once common farmland that grew crops like cotton and alfalfa were replaced with shopping centers and residential neighborhoods. Avondale is now a booming city with a population of close to 88,000 people.

In the last decade, the population has risen by over 11,000 people. It now has its own branch of Phoenix Children’s Hospital and also has a raceway on which major races for NASCAR are run.

Boundaries

Avondale spans 45.32 square miles in Maricopa County. Its southern border touches the northern border of Laveen Village. Much of its western border spans into Estrella Mountain Regional Park as well as Litchfield Park Road.

Much of the northern border ends at West Indian School Road. However, a small area extends to West Highland Avenue. The western border spans to West 99th Avenue.

Avondale is served by three airports, two in Phoenix and one in Glendale. Its downtown, located around 3rd Street and Western Avenue, has recently been renovated to bring in more tourists and invite in more businesses.

Real Estate

The average home price in Avondale is around $253,000, or $134 per square foot. The median prices are lower than other parts of the Phoenix metropolitan area. However, homes in recent years have increased in value by close to nine percent.

Avondale’s real estate market offers a combination of condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes. Condos sell for between $150,000 to $190,000 on average. Townhouses are priced as low as $90,000.

Single-family homes in Avondale range in size from two to four bedrooms. They have as much as 3000 square feet.

Features

Avondale has numerous public parks, including Friendship Park with baseball complexes for Little League and adult teams. There is also Donna Hale Park, which has covered picnic areas.

This city also has three public libraries. Civic Center Avondale Library is located on Civic Center Drive. San Garcia Western Library and Old Town Branch Library are on Western Avenue.

Avondale is served by four public school districts. There are four public high schools and one charter school. There is also one Catholic high school in Avondale and one community college.

Communities

Avondale is home to several dozen residential communities. Garden Lakes, for example, calls itself an oasis in the Phoenix desert landscape. It has amenities like a private lake, picnic areas, and open green spaces.

Corte Sierra is a residential neighborhood that gets high reviews for being family-friendly and welcoming. Homes sell for around $225,000 here, and there are three schools close by.

Glenhurst is a community with single-family homes for sale. It is close to the Desert Diamond Casino and the Arizona Capitol Museum.

Avondale Location

You would like to take a trip to a place you want to see. Too much time I a car is where you’d rather be- so why not see Avondale?

Avondale is an adorable little town next to the Agua Fria River, just north of its junction to the Gila River. To be a little franker the city is about 15 miles due west of downtown Phoenix. It is in the West Valley nestled between Tolleson on the east, the city of Litchfield Park on the north, the city of Goodyear on the west, and the dramatic Sierra Estrella Mountains to the south.

Climate

The climate is typical of the southwest. There is a mild winter that is balanced by a long hot, dry summer. Many have claimed that the dry, hot summer conditions have helped to relieve many of their allergy symptoms. Summer days are clear and spectacular and the temperatures are truly remarkable. Spring and autumn are mild transitions into the other seasons. There is a brief monsoon season that is truly extraordinary.

Properties

Avondale residents have so many options. Some neighborhoods offer mature homes while much of the city is being developed into new suburban neighborhoods. Master-planned communities are popping up like wildflowers.

Affordability and convenient location are some of the reasons the area is popular.

Look out here and you just may get it! So just ask yourself how lucky someone would have to be to find just what they are looking for? Then let Avondale living make your day.

The Market

The spectacular amount of market activity in Arizona over the past decade has been well documented. People of all walks of life have been moving to Arizona, and particularly Phoenix, in numbers unmatched in recent memory.

Figures from 2000-2005 show nothing but increased construction, development, unit sales, and unit sales prices in virtually every category of structure offered on the market.

The greatest degree of growth occurred during fiscal 2005, where previous growth statistics, impressive in their own rights, spiked sharply to even higher levels. Of particular note to the residential home seller/buyer was the record appreciation in new and resale home values. These rates were up for new homes and resales, rentals, and condominium units, the only difference being one of degree.

While it is true that not all Phoenix area real estate markets showed the same amount of increase it is true that the degree of growth for each area was proportional.

Then along came 2006 and equally well documented has been the decline in the rate of growth of some key market indicators. The greater Phoenix resale home market is showing marked decreases in sales figures for comparable periods last year across the valley and across most unit categories.

One interesting exception is the median price for resale units has risen slightly. This rising price accompanied by a decrease in sales seems to be more in keeping with normal market tendencies.

One would expect spectacular growth to lead eventually to a degree of scarcity that would be reflected in higher prices. Could this indicate that the market has reached its peak?

Let’s look at another indicator to see what it may tell us.
Since 1985, the Arizona Real Estate Center has computed what it calls “affordability indexes” for the Greater Phoenix area and several nearby cities.

The index was invented as a guide to predict market activity. When the index value is 100, the typical home buyer (based on the current median resale price and household income) would be able to afford a median-priced home at the stated effective interest rate. A lower index value indicates less availability of affordable single-family homes.

The affordability index for the areas selected for the study shows a significant reduction in the availability of that this type of housing within the means of the ordinary consumer.

Whether this data can be used as a reliable indicator for other groups and other types of housing is arguable, but it does beg the question “how much longer will the market be able to sustain a situation where both sellers and buyers can apparently benefit by getting involved in the market?

The short answer is that these conditions can remain so long as they are supported by the market.

So when we take a long look at the larger picture we must ask ourselves whether we can realistically expect to realize more potential gain or value now or at some time in the future and it is very reasonable to conclude that the best possible time to buy or sell Arizona really is now.

Avondale History

The area that is now the city of Avondale began when a cowboy named Billy Moore created the Coldwater Freight Station in the early1900’s. The name referred to the runoff of the nearby Agua Fria River.

Later, the town became an agricultural community. Crops such as lettuce, cauliflower, onions, melons, dates, citrus, and barley were planted and the next thing you know they called this place “Arizona’s Salad Bowl.” Luckily the name was changed to Avondale.

Today, Avondale covers approximately 24 square miles. There is still farming but the area is also becoming a site for new, beautiful homes. How is this small town to preserve its rural character while all this building is going on? Just come on out and see how they do it! Then you’ll know you, too, should be here.

Avondale Entertainment

It is a changing community from an agricultural-based small town to a growing residential and business area. Avondale has become a city with a “small-town atmosphere.” Community facilities such as parks, senior centers, a library, a golf course, and a variety of outdoor recreational amenities are all available in Avondale.

Billy Moore Days is an annual event that honors the first setter in the area. Filled with folksy events like the team burro races, there is no doubt that your cup will overflow with heaping helpings of good, old fashion fun. A parade, carnival, and other activities are all a part of the event. Billy Moore Days gives local residents opportunities to share folk is and crafts so that local people can discover what it might be like, even if ever so briefly, to be like their idols.

Education is a big part of the city of Avondale. Estrella Community College is available for those who want to further their level of higher education. Schools in the area provide students with a variety of vocational and job training programs. Living in Avondale is a great location to get ahead through classes and education. You can call Avondale “the city that thinks.” I think they’d like that. What do you think?

Phoenix International Raceway is on the southern edge of Avondale. The one-mile oval seats over 78,000 enthusiasts there are several major auto races held each year at the track. Both NASCAR and the Indy Racing League use Phoenix International Raceway. The track is fast and the conditions are clear so that you can expect to have a good time.

Avondale Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor fun is easy to find found at Estrella Mountain Regional Park to the south of the city offers many outdoor activities. Visitors will discover camping, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, and an 18 hole golf course. There is something for everyone at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

Avondale

Avondale Hospitals

Residents in Avondale had hospitals to serve them.

There are two main hospitals that provide service to the residents in Avondale. The Banner Estrella Medical Center is situated at 9201 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037. The West Valley Hospital is located at 13677 West McDowell Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Avondale City Hall

Get involved in Avondale’s community.

The Avondale City Hall is located at 525 North Central Avenue in Avondale. It is the perfect location if you are interested in becoming an active part of the Avondale community.

Avondale Newspaper

Are you searching for information on the city of Avondale?

You will find all you need in a copy of the West Valley View newspaper. The paper will provide you with current events and information on the community. Begin reading today!

West Valley View
200 West Wigwam Boulevard
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Avondale Public Library

It is a great place to learn and read!

The Avondale Public Library is where adults and kids visit when searching for information. The library provides its visitors with the necessary tools and knowledge. Find out more today.

Avondale Public Library
328 West Western Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323

Avondale Golf Courses

Practice your swing at a nearby Avondale golf course today!

The below you will find a list of golf courses located in Avondale and close to the city. The golf course list includes both private and public courses. There are golf courses available at any level. It is time to locate the course for you.

Make sure you contact the golf course to find out specific times and prices. Then get out there and practice your golf swing.

Coldwater Golf Course – Public
100 North Clubhouse Drive
Avondale, Arizona 85323

Cotton Lane RV Park & Golf Resort – Executive
17506 West Van Buren Street
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Eagles Nest Golf Course – Semi-Private
3645 Clubhouse Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Estrella Mountain Golf Course – Public
15205 West Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club – Public
11800 South Golf Club Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Maryvale Golf Course – Public
5902 West Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85033

Palm Valley Golf Course – Public
2211 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

Villa de Paz Golf Course – Public
4220 North 103rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85037

Wigwam Golf Resort – Resort
451 North Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

Utilities

Qwest……………………………………….800-244-1111
AT&T……………………………………..800-222-0300
Cox Cable…………………………………623-594-1000
Direct TV…………………………..……..888-238-7177
APS (electric)…………..………………..602-371-7171
SRP (electric)…………………………..602-236-8888
Southwest Gas………………………….602-861-1999

Frequently Called Numbers

Emergency…………………….…………….9-1-1
Poison Control..…………..….602-253-3334
Police…………………………….623-932-3660
11485 W Civic Center Dr
Avondale, 85323
Fire Dept……………..………….623-478-3170
11485 W Civic Center Dr, Suite #240
Avondale, 85323
Garbage:
The-City of Avondale………………..…….623-478-3230
-Allied Waste……………………………480-982-1961
Water/Sewer……….………….623-478-3230
City of Avondale
School Districts:
-Agua Fria Union High School…..623-932-7000
750 E Riley Dr, Avondale 85323
-Avondale Elementary………………623-772-5000
235 W Western Ave, Avondale 85323
-Litchfield Elementary………………623-535-6000
553 Plaza Cir, Litchfield Park 85340
-Littleton Elementary……………….623-478-5600
1252 S Avondale Blvd, Avondale 85323
-Pendergast……………………………..623-772-2200
3802 N 91st Ave, Phoenix 85037
Library……………….………….623-478-3100
Avondale Public Library
328 W Western Ave, Avondale 85323
Newspaper:
-Arizona Republic…………………….602-444-4444
200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85044